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3D Ink Blot Tests

Peter Marigold Creates Interpretive Rorschach Art Using Mirrors

— June 11, 2009 — Art & Design
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest art of all? If you are asking a mirror this question, it would (if it could) reply that Peter Marigold does. His art plays with concepts of symmetry and he uses mirrors in many of his pieces to create a three-dimensional version of the well known Rorschach tests (more widely known as inkblot psych tests).

His art is all about individual interpretation. He urges people to look at the plaster reflected in the mirror to create an illusionary 3D representation and draw from their own past and imagination what it is they mean or represent.

Marigold is a proud winner of the “Designers of the Future 2009” awards in Miami.
Trend Themes
1. Symmetrical 3D Art - Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with the use of mirrors and other materials to create symmetrical 3D art that challenges viewers' interpretations.
2. Interactive Art - The use of mirrors and other materials to create interactive art that encourages viewers to engage and reflect on their own experiences and interpretations.
3. Illusionary Art - Artists and designers can explore the use of mirrors and other materials to create illusionary art that plays with viewers' perceptions and challenges their interpretation of reality.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with new approaches to art using mirrors and other materials to create symmetrical, interactive, and illusionary works.
2. Psychology and Mental Health - The use of 3D ink blot tests and other interactive art installations can be explored as alternative methods for psychological assessment and therapy.
3. Technology and Entertainment - Opportunities to create innovative interactive experiences using emerging technologies like VR and AR that combine mirrors and other materials to create immersive and engaging art installations.
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